Agenția pentru Dezvoltare Regională Nord-Est (ADR Nord-Est) and the International Centre for Trade Transparency Limited (ICTTM) have recently convened to deliberate on priority project development and investment in North Eastern Romania, focusing on the Advanced Data Analytics and Modeling for Foreign Trade Data (ADAMftd) platform.
These significant discussions touched on vital issues, such as the urgent necessity for transparency in international supply chains, growth opportunities within the region, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on global trade dynamics.
Central to the conversation was the evolution of the ADAMftd platform, with a commitment to enhance the clarity and accountability of global supply chains. The platform is envisioned to equip businesses and customs authorities with valuable insights and tools, simplifying the navigation of international goods movement and risk identification.
The ADAMftd platform is designed to provide various benefits, including:
- Whole Chain Monitoring: Detailed oversight of products from inception to final delivery, helping in detection of discrepancies, possible delays, and areas of concern.
- Ownership Verification: Utilization of data to determine the true ownership of products, a critical step in combatting illegal activities like financial fraud and tax-related crimes.
- Sourcing Intelligence: Offering detailed insights into the origins of goods by corporation and nation, empowering decision-making in managing supply chains and recognizing potential risks.
- Regulatory Compliance and Oversight: Assisting in ensuring that international trade laws are met and conducting thorough reviews of supply chain partners, mitigating both financial and reputational risks.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Confidence: Fostering increased cooperation and reliability among all parties involved, leading to streamlined operations, more effective rule application, and more productive supply routes.
The ADAMftd platform’s ambition is to establish the methodologies and mechanisms required for reinforcing transparency and accountability in international supply chains. Upon completion, it is expected to provide valuable support to businesses and regulatory authorities in risk mitigation, compliance validation, and the continuous improvement of efficiency and success in their operations.
James York, CEO of ICTTM, shared his optimism for the initiative, commenting, “We are eager to bolster the economy in this region and fortify our European partnerships. This platform will surely be instrumental in achieving these goals.”
About ICTTM:
The International Centre for Trade Transparency Limited (ICTTM) stands at the forefront of fostering transparency and adherence to compliance within the realm of international trade. The organisation is deeply engaged in the creation and deployment of innovative AI-driven tools, meticulously designed to analyze and navigate global supply chains.
The ICTTMs sophisticated technology is instrumental in pinpointing various risk factors within supply chains. These include potential areas of fraud, diversions in the supply chain, payment and supplier risks, sanctions liabilities, threats linked to environmental catastrophes, and violations of human rights. Furthermore, ICTTM’s tools extend beyond risk management. They are crafted to map the complex landscape of supply chains, assist companies in discovering untapped markets, predict trends in market growth and stability, and ascertain the specific requirements needed for products to penetrate diverse markets around the world.
Through their unwavering commitment to technological advancement and innovation, ICTTM is not only responding to the current demands of global trade but actively shaping its future, ensuring a more transparent, secure, and efficient international trade ecosystem.
About ADR Nord-Est
ADRNord-Est is a non-governmental, non-profit organization with juridical status, dedicated to lessening regional disparities by encouraging economic, social, and cultural growth in the North-East Region of Romania. Established by law no. 151/1998 and the Decision of the Neamț Court no. 38PJ / 01.04.1999, it functions as the executive body of the North-East Regional Development Council. ADR Nord-Est’s concerted efforts and actions aim at elevating the prosperity level of the region and enhancing the quality of life for its inhabitants, with a strong commitment to serving the general public.
As generators of economic and social development in North-East Romania, ADR Nord-Est actively develops and promotes regional strategies, attracts resources, and identifies and implements financing programs for sustainable economic growth, international partnerships, and entrepreneurship. They have founded significant regional community entities like Rubik Hub, a substantial community dedicated to startups and entrepreneurship, and established regional offices for cross-border cooperation in Iasi and Suceava. These offices foster cooperation between regions, communities, and authorities through transnational development strategies, contributing to social stability and economic advancement.
